Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) A hostile takeover is a primary method of transferring ownership interest in a corporation.
• B) The corporation is a legal entity created by the state and is a direct extension of the legal status of its owners and managers,that is,the owners and managers are the corporation.
• C) Unlimited liability and limited life are two key advantages of the corporate form over other forms of business organization.
• D) In part due to limited liability and ease of ownership transfer,corporations have less trouble raising money in financial markets than other organizational forms.
• E) Although stockholders of the corporation are insulated by limited legal liability,the legal status of the corporation does not protect the firm's managers in the same way.

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Definitions:

Demand Schedule

A table that shows the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices.

Profit-Maximizing

A strategy where a firm adjusts production and sale levels to generate the highest profit possible.

Market Structure

The organization and characteristics of a market, including the level of competition, number of producers, and type of products.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded for a given period.